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Lee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 540 students in Lee County, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,838 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Lee County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lee County (2026-27)

Map of Amboy Baptist Academy
Amboy Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Baptist
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Christian
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
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Map of St. Anne School
St. Anne School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Catholic
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
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Map of St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
540 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,780
$10,418

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
329 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
61%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
178 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lee County, IL?
4 private schools are located in Lee County, IL.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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